{"id":25406,"date":"2022-01-24T00:46:18","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T23:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biotona.be\/blog\/uncategorized\/cacao-pure-healthy-benefits\/"},"modified":"2022-01-24T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T23:46:18","slug":"cacao-pure-healthy-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biotona.be\/en\/blog\/facts\/cacao-pure-healthy-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Biotona Raw Cacao \u2013 new harvest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Biotona is always on the look-out for special ingredients that can offer a special added value. That is why we have decided to choose a new variety of cacao for our Biotona Cacao Raw. The cacao in question is Trinitario cacao from the Dominican Republic, which has a flavour that is more accessible than with most kinds of cacao. What's more, our new supplier is a family-run company that supports local projects and makes a priority of sustainability.<\/code><\/p>\n

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Biotona Cacao Powder Raw with cacao from the Dominican Republic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The cacao <\/strong>used by Biotona is 100% pure and raw. Raw means that the cacao has not been chemically processed, but has been obtained from the cold pressing of fermented and sun-dried cacao beans<\/strong>. In this way, the cacao retains all its health-giving phytonutrients and anti-oxidants. Pure cacao is not only good for your health, but is also good for your general mood and vitality, as well as giving you lots of extra energy!<\/p>\n

Passion and comfort<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The passion for chocolate not only comes from its delicious flavour and its pleasing structure, but also because it gives you a slightly euphoric feeling<\/strong>. This is explained by the chemical composition of cacao. For example, it activates tryptophan, an essential amino acid that helps to reduce anxiety<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Cacao also contains a natural amphetamine (phenylethylamine) that releases dopamine in the brain – and it is this that creates a mild sense of euphoria<\/strong>. Phenylethylamine likewise plays an important role in the process of feeling passion or love<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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The ingredients for Healthy Nutella<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition, chocolate contains other bio-active substances, such as caffeine and theobromine, that make your feel better and more alert<\/strong>. Theobromine is a derivative of caffeine and helps you to stay focused, but without any feelings of stress. <\/p>\n

Sadly, chocolate in general is not good for your health, because it contains too many added sugars and fats. For this reason, it is much smarter to make a chocolate-flavoured drink using raw cacao from Biotona<\/strong>. It is definitely the best way to make you both healthy and happy!<\/p>\n

Pure cacao is not only good for your health, but is also good for your general mood and vitality, as well as giving you lots of extra energy!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Energy and muscles<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cacao further contains essential minerals, such as magnesium and, to a lesser extent, potassium, calcium and iron. Magnesium is an essential mineral, but one that is not found in or produced by the body itself. It is necessary for a wide range of bodily functions, including the transmission of stimuli in muscles and nerves<\/strong>. As a result, it contributes to the good functioning of muscles in general and the heart muscle in particular. Magnesium also helps to combat tiredness<\/strong>, because it plays a key role in the energy metabolism of ATP – the body's most important energy molecule.<\/p>\n

Cacao recipes<\/h2>\n

With Biotona Cacao Raw<\/a> you can make the most delicious chocolate drinks, sweets and desserts, as well as adding a healthy and tasty touch to your shakes and smoothies. <\/p>\n

Why not try, for example, a raw cacao spicy chai latte<\/a> or a smoothie with walnuts, figs and chocolate<\/a>? Or perhaps hot chocolate with extra proteins<\/a>, chocolate berry snacks<\/a> or \u2018Ferrero Rocher\u2019 raw chocolate balls<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Raw cacao spicy chai latte<\/figcaption><\/div>\n
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Smoothie with walnuts, figs and chocolate<\/figcaption><\/div>\n
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Hot chocolate with extra proteins<\/figcaption><\/div>\n
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Chocolate berry snacks<\/figcaption><\/div>\n
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Ferrero Rocher raw chocolate balls<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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